According to Wiggle

oh boy.

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:32 -0400

oh boy.

yesterday i broke in my new digital camera and went on a walking...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:45:19 -0400

yesterday i broke in my new digital camera and went on a walking tour of Downtown New York City! Donald Kemp, a good friend and longtime resident of the Big Apple, puts his best foot forward leading you through 400+ years worth of rich NYC history. i had a great time soaking in the amazing architecture, stunning skyscrapers and sculptures, all while learning a little something along the way. it’s difficult when you’re alwaysrushing someplace to slow down and appreciate the subtle intricacies of this lovely city. i’m really glad that i took the time to do so and encourage you to as well! -J.A

P.S. if you’d like to learn more about this tour you can visit his website: Donnie Walks NYC. Donald also has a cool Tumblr. page where he posts old-timey photographs of NYC with fun facts.

:D hopefully they’ll keep some of the fan favorites of...

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:36:57 -0400

hopefully they’ll keep some of the fan favorites of past Smash Bros. installments but the Villager and Mega Man, whaaat? this looking pretty sweet. 2014, kids.

i recently stumbled upon some Avatar: The Last Airbender gems...

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:32:38 -0400

i recently stumbled upon some Avatar: The Last Airbender gems that i’ve never seen before! apparently there were a handful of ‘Chibi Shorts’, three to be exact, from the Season 2 + Season 3 PAL Region DVDs. they were cute 3-5 minute skits a nice DVD Extra. (watch them here: ONE, TWO, THREE)

i also found the Pilot episode which was great. a little more anime-esque, if you will, and not as streamline. Prince Zuko didn’t change much from the A: TLA Pilot but did you know that Katara was originally called Kya?—of course, the creators didn’t just trash the name, as we come to find out that Kya is the name of Katara + Sokka’s mother.

but better still is this ‘Animated Graphic Novel’ (or Motion Comic) called Escape From The Spirit World. no voice overs, just pictures moving slightly and subtitled dialogue. very simple concept of Aang walking through the spirit world, interacting with his past lives and learning about the responsibilities of an Avatar. anyone can pick this up and enjoy it, whether you’re a fan or new to the show. really enjoyed it.

"The way things are supposed to work is that we’re supposed to know virtually everything about what..."

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:04:05 -0400

“

The way things are supposed to work is that we’re supposed to know virtually everything about what they do: that’s why they’re called public servants. They’re supposed to know virtually nothing about what we do: that’s why we’re called private individuals.

This dynamic - the hallmark of a healthy and free society - has been radically reversed. Now, they know everything about what we do, and are constantly building systems to know more. Meanwhile, we know less and less about what they do, as they build walls of secrecy behind which they function. That’s the imbalance that needs to come to an end. No democracy can be healthy and functional if the most consequential acts of those who wield political power are completely unknown to those to whom they are supposed to be accountable

”

- On whistleblowers and government threats of investigation (via wilwheaton)

ease into the weekend with one of my favorites~

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:00:25 -0400

ease into the weekend with one of my favorites~

this.

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:11:19 -0400

this.

this is a tough question to be sure…while i’m not...

Thu, 30 May 2013 09:00:24 -0400

this is a tough question to be sure…while i’m not HUGE fan of the book, i thought the story adapted well. there were many memorable parts that are beautifully brought to life in the movie, but was it any good?

the movie is good. i liked it. really. but i felt that reading the book was more impactful to the reader VS the movie to the viewer. you experience the book through Charlie’s letters to his friendwhom he doesn’t want to meet, removing the possibility of judgement or bias. theinclination to confess your deepest thoughts to a complete stranger, that anonymity is freeing and utterly Romantic, which i believe is the core charm of the story and also what’s missing in the film.

that being said there are plenty of good things to say. Logan Lerman’s performance is the highlight of the film as he played a perfectly intelligent, coy yet soft-spoken Charlie. in the same vain, the camerawork showcasing how he drinks in the room—his observations as a Wallflower—was brilliant and who doesn’t love the ‘Emma Watson Cam’ when Charlie is focused on Sam?

Ezra Miller as Patrick was fantastic and very moving at points. though Emma Watson’s Sam just fell short for me. maybe my expectations were set too high but i think she’s definitely able to deliver a more charismatic performance than was shown. the rest of the supporting cast though, good job.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a good movie. there are lots of good story elements and relationships in it. if you enjoyed the book or if you’re interested in seeing it, you absolutely should. BUT i don’t recommend watching it otherwise. while the film is good across the board, i don’t think it’s necessarily worth going out of your way for. i’d sooner suggest reading the book especially since it’s only around 250 pages. again, i felt it more satisfying that way. three out of five stars. -J.A

i’m here to collect your heart… my fave track from...

Tue, 28 May 2013 08:00:51 -0400

i’m here to collect your heart…

my fave track from the new FOB album =^-^=

untitled confessions no one i just got back home from a late...

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:37:00 -0400

untitled confessions no one

i just got back home from a late night of drinking with good friends at a strange bar that i’ve never been to before. for the record, i had a wonderful time. really. we joked and smiled and laughed and i reached my home safe and sound. but the moment i got home, all i wanted to do was cry. i couldn’t help but feel a tiny bit lonely, despite such an evening of relaxing conversation with good company.

i queued up my favorite drama, to the right episode, to the right moment; the dialogue is exchanged, the music played, the actors left wanting…and this inexplicable wave of emotion, the feeling i get when my heart breaks…that through the poison i willingly imbibed coursing through my veins, to lull my body into submission, i manage to feel something. is it selfish for me to want that? is it wrong to want to just cry into someone’s arms? someone that feels the same as i do…that’s willing to feel the same as i do…fuck all else…

……? -J.A

honestly Yahoo!, did you really just buy Tumblr. for $1.1...

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:06:41 -0400

honestly Yahoo!, did you really just buy Tumblr. for $1.1 Billion to change everything and upset its users? let’s think about this…on principal, thousands have already jumped ship to WordPress, upon hearing the buyout. ON PRINCIPAL. don’t make those who are willing to give you a shot, leave as well.

now personally, i keep all of my posts kid-friendly in the first place but it’s MY prerogative to do so…here’s a thought: why not employ a subdivision to create a version of Tumblr. that’s safe for kids? you can call it, Fumblr. think about it. -J.A

new Tumblr. >> Wiggle ♥ K-POP

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:38 -0400

hey gang! just informing all of you that i made a splinter Tumblr. for all of your+my Hallyu needs~~~>here<~~~i made it for obvious reasons! yay.

at the moment, i’m meditating on making a separate Tumblr. to host all of my StarCraft II/eSports shenanigans (for a total of 3! THREE Blogs! AHH Ahh ahh~) but i’m not quite ready to have that up and running yet SOOOO don’t worry about it. instead, why not enjoy this picture of a wooden train that oddly fits well with this post…doesn’t it? o.Oa -J.A

"[12:04:32 AM] John: http://imgur.com/gallery/XY7y8a4 [12:06:58 AM] Jasper: DH is the most played..."

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:41:31 -0400

“[12:04:32 AM] John: http://imgur.com/gallery/XY7y8a4
[12:06:58 AM] Jasper: DH is the most played class ?
[12:08:40 AM] Edward: DH was OP for a long time
[12:14:54 AM] John: http://imgur.com/gallery/Ryk42PO
[12:14:55 AM] John: ….
[12:14:58 AM] John: OMG
[12:16:44 AM] Jasper: i had a bandaid on my left heel
[12:16:54 AM] Jasper: and i just found it on the back of my right thigh
[12:16:58 AM] John: ….
[12:17:08 AM] John: what kind of contortionist crap did you do?
[12:17:19 AM] Jasper: pilates
[12:17:30 AM] John: did you really?
[12:17:36 AM] Jasper: no ._.
[12:17:41 AM] John: lol”

- i mean…i could do pilates if wanted to >,>

for anyone that is new to the scene, here’s a short breakdown of...

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400

for anyone that is new to the scene, here’s a short breakdown of the Group Stage format for the World Championship Series (WCS)!

NOTE:

each match is a Best of 3 games played.
this double elimination format is the same for all three regions: America, Europe & Korea (also applies to the Round of 32*).
this is a recap of yesterday’s (Monday, May 20, 2013) WCS AM Premier League Round of 16 Group A Matches. feel free to check the Portal for details of each series.
i am indeed borrowing WCS America’s graphic…
…and butchering it with my pro MS Paint skills. :D

cheers, guys & gals! -J.A

*the player pairings in the Round of 32 (Ro32) are randomized as opposed to the set pairings in the Round of 16 (Ro16), determined by the ORDER in which the players advance OUT of their Group.

kthnxbye~

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:27 -0400

kthnxbye~

May 16-18, 2013: such a crazy, long, hectic...

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:24:14 -0400

May 16-18, 2013: such a crazy, long, hectic and wonderfully epic weekend. the handful of emotions i felt could be summed up with the word, thankful. don’t mind this post, i’m just pinching myself. -J.A

need a little extra boost this morning? why not start your day...

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:43 -0400

need a little extra boost this morning? why not start your day off right w/ our fearless leader? happy monday, Sones! ^^

it would seem that i’m not done making Mixed CDs for...

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:08:01 -0400

it would seem that i’m not done making Mixed CDs for friends ♥ happy sunday~

Soshi w/ glasses ♥ … happy friday, Sones~

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:37 -0400

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Soshi w/ glasses ♥ … happy friday, Sones~

Love Rain has been the third K-Drama i’ve seen this year...

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:25 -0400

Love Rain has been the third K-Drama i’ve seen this year and w/o a doubt my favorite thus far.

most K-Dramas today are very well produced—from the cinematography to wardrobe, make-up and of course music—but what sets Love Rain apart from the others is the character driven story and the execution of telling said story. in this instance, those two things are attributed to the communication between Director + Writer(s) + Actors.

i appreciate that they took their time, starting the story in the past (1970s). it allowed for them to build this unresolved tension with the parents that would then carry on into the present day (2012), in a modern setting with main characters that the target audience can better relate to.

it was quite rewarding to compare the parents then, to their children now, seeing the subtle similarities/differences, all-the-while wondering if history would repeat itself. YoonA + Geun Seok’s acting were simply stellar but i must say that the supporting actors were wonderful as well.

all praise aside, this series isn’t without its flaws. not all the time but there were many times where i found the (non-instrumental) BGM to be awfully redundant, snapping me out of the scene immediately. also, i felt that the tail-end of the 3rd Act plateaued into the 4th, which stifled my drive to finish the series sooner—it was 2-3 episodes too long—BUT i still managed to finish watching all 20x 1hr episodes in about five days. =________=

i highly recommend Love Rain for anyone in the mood for a short&sweet, single season drama.~ four out of five stars. -J.A